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Scottish Government slammed for making vision impaired play ‘tactile paving...
Sight Scotland launches ‘Pave the Way’ campaign to have tactile paving installed in every train station in Scotland Sight Scotland, and Sight Scotland Veterans, have slammed the Scottish Government...
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Boyack slams Scottish Government over ‘disgraceful’ treatment of Lothians...
Labour Lothians MSP, Sarah Boyack today slammed the Scottish Government for failing patients suffering with heart and circulatory disease. Stats given to Ms Boyack by British Heart Foundation Scotland...
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Council funding crisis: COSLA seek urgent meeting with DFM
Following a special meeting yesterday (Friday 9th February) Council Leaders are seeking an urgent further meeting with the Deputy First Minister in relation to the Budget settlement for Scottish Local...
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PY Lunches back for the holidays!
Feb Holiday means PY Lunches are back! Monday to Friday during the break come pick up a lunch, from 12:30 – 1pm! Please let staff know of any allergies or dietary requirements so we can make sure...
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Edinburgh primary school awarded grant to support diversity and inclusion...
Frogston Primary School in Edinburgh has been awarded a share of £200,000 to support a progressive diversity and inclusion project, as part of the 2023/24 School Library Improvement Fund (SLIF)....
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Help tackling council tax debt
Pilot scheme will see councils and advice services work more closely together Extra help for people struggling with council tax debt will be on offer in three local authority areas under a pilot...
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New Health Secretary meets frontline staff
Thousands of patients treated through virtual A&E service New Health Secretary Neil Gray visited Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow to meet staff working to ensure patients get access...
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Scottish Government launches plan to address Depopulation
Steps to address depopulation and help future-proof communities A wide-ranging plan to strengthen communities facing population decline, including funding for local-led research, initiatives, and...
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Granton Castle Walled Garden: Animated Art Route project
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Scottish Government: Year-long financial support for undergraduates
Higher education students can apply to spread their student financial support package over a 12-month period for the first time this coming academic year. The year-long package of support will be...
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XL Bully dog safeguards come into force this Friday
Deadline approaches for new rules in Scotland XL Bully dog owners are being urged to prepare for new rules which are expected to come into force on Friday. New laws laid for consideration in...
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Help with funeral costs
Eligible people urged to apply for Funeral Support Payment The cost of paying for a funeral can cause extra strain for many people at what is a difficult time. Funeral Support Payment provides...
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NHS dentistry in Scotland: SNP can’t pretend it’s “Mission Accomplished”
The British Dental Association has said there can be no complacency from the Scottish Government on the crisis in NHS dentistry, following yesterday’s debate in the Scottish Parliament, in which MSPs...
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Audit Scotland: Clear vision needed for health and social care
The Scottish Government needs to develop a clear national strategy for health and social care to address the pressures on services. Significant changes are needed to ensure the financial...
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Ukraine: Prime Minister statement
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a statement to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: When Putin launched his illegal invasion two years ago, the free world was united in its...
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One million payments for Scotland’s carers
£280 million paid since launch of Carer’s Allowance Supplement A benefit only available in Scotland has delivered over one million payments to unpaid carers, new figures show. Almost £280 million has...
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Growing Scotland’s green economy
Seizing the business opportunities of net zero Scotland can lead the net zero revolution, using its natural resources, world-class universities and entrepreneurial spirit to build the industries of...
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Action on single-use vapes
Sale and supply legislation published A ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Scotland is due to come into effect on 1 April 2025, under proposed legislation published today. The move...
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20,000 can get Best Start Foods for the first time
Rule changes extend eligibility for help with food shopping Changes to a key Scottish Government benefit will see an estimated 20,000 people able to access money to help with the cost of food shopping...
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MSP welcomes year-round support for Edinburgh students
Edinburgh Pentlands SNP MSP Gordon Macdonald has welcomed the news higher education students can now apply to spread their student financial support package over a 12-month period for the first time...
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